Dignitaries from within and outside Bauchi have sympathised with the State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir over death of his stepmother, Hajiya Hauwa Mohammed Duguri.
Those who paid condolences to the Governor on Thursday, included the Governor of Adamawa, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, while Gombe Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya sent in his written condolences.
Others were Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Ilya Damagun, members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt Hon Abubakar Y Suleiman as well as the State Council of Emirs led by the Emir of Bauchi Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu amongst others.
In their separate messages, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Ambassador Umar Damagun and his Royal Highness, the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu prayed for the soul of the deceased to find eternal peace in Jannatul Firdaus.
They described her death as a great loss to her family, Duguri community, and the entire state.
In his condolence message, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, sent his heartfelt condolences to his Bauchi State counterpart, Senator Bala AbdulKadir Mohammed, over the demise of his stepmother, Hajiya Hauwa Duguri, popularly known as Dada, who passed away at the age of 120 years.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya who expressed sorrow over the loss, described the late Hajiya Hauwa as a great woman and exemplary mother whose long life was marked by wisdom, kindness, and devotion to her family and community.
The Northern States Governors’ Forum Chairman, while acknowledging the impact of her life and legacy, sympathized with the bereaved family and the entire people of Bauchi State over the huge loss.
He urged the family to find solace in the exemplary life she led and the positive influence she had on those around her.
The Governor offered prayers for the late centenarian, seeking Almighty Allah’s forgiveness for her shortcomings and praying Him to reward her good deeds with Aljannat Firdaus.
While responding, Governor Bala Mohammed expressed deep gratitude for the show of concern describing the deceased as an exemplary mother who lived a life worthy of emulation.
Hajiya Hauwa Mohammed Duguri who died on Wednesday at the age of 120 had been battling a protracted illness and was buried on Wednesday.
